CPSC recall · Reported November 8, 2012
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire
A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky. recalled This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings di….
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire was recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky. in November 8, 2012. Reason: A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master contr…. Verify recall #13033 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to ….
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- November 8, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13033 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side control door.
Reason for recall
A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is located inside the control door. Consumers should contact Monessen Hearth Systems Company to arrange a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13033 |
| Date reported | November 8, 2012 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 15,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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